Fresh Beginnings: Essential Wellbeing Tips for the Back to School Season

As the back-to-school season approaches, families everywhere are gearing up for a return to the busy routines of school days, homework, and extracurricular activities. It is also a time of angst for college & university students moving away from home for the first time. Amidst the flurry of new schedules and tasks, maintaining a fresh and healthy home environment is essential. That’s where PooPourri and Maison Berger come in—two must-have brands from Crafted Decor that will help you start the school year off on the right foot. What makes these brands so popular? Both of them specialize in eliminating unpleasant odours effectively and naturally, while creating a pleasant atmosphere. Here are some tips on making the new school year a time of wellbeing for students and parents.

The Importance of a Fresh Environment

A fresh and inviting home environment plays a crucial role in creating a space where everyone can relax, focus, and recharge. After a long day at school or work, coming home to a clean and pleasant atmosphere can make all the difference in how your family unwinds and prepares for the next day. This need for freshness extends beyond the home, especially for college or university-bound students who are about to experience life in dorm rooms or shared apartments. No one needs to be embarrassed about odours - especially when starting college or university. PooPourri and Maison Berger are not just convenient for families—they’re essential for anyone looking to maintain a clean, odour-free living space this school year. 

How PooPourri Can Enhance Your School Experience

One of the simplest yet most effective ways to keep your bathroom smelling fresh is with Poopourri. This innovative natural product traps bathroom odors before they escape, leaving the air clean and fresh (no one needs to know your business - pardon the pun!). Whether you’re dealing with the morning rush before school or the busy evening routine, Poopourri is your secret weapon for maintaining a bathroom that’s always ready to use.  Making it a HUGE seller not just for busy households but students living on campus.

With PooPourri, students can ensure their bathroom experiences are as fresh as possible, avoiding any embarrassing moments in bathrooms. It’s important that students can feel confident and fresh wherever they go. Additionally, PooPourri’s 2oz bottles are perfect for on-the-go use, fitting easily into a backpack, gym bag, or purse.  PooPourri has also expanded into other odour eliminating areas including SOLE-POURRI Foot & Shoe Odor Eliminator.  Harness the power of citrus, mint and plant-based enzymes to leave your feet and shoes smelling fresh - especially helpful during the school year! 

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Maison Berger for a Wellness Home—or Dorm Room

Maison Berger offers an elegant solution to keep your entire home—or dorm room—smelling divine, with quality fragrances that can invigorate, relax, or are mood-boosting; contributing tooverall well-being.  Known for their stylish diffusers and premium fragrances (all made in France, Maison Berger products do more than perfume the air.

Maison Berger’s  original product - Lampe Berger catalytic lamps do more than just mask odors—they purify the air (eliminating household odours and bacteria) while adding a layer of sophistication to your space.  These lamps were originally a medical device used to reduce airborne bacteria in the air in hospitals Read more about the history  As the school year begins, consider incorporating Maison Berger into your daily routine, whether you’re at home or in a dorm.  A return to school usually means many sick students (and parents) by the end of September as is usually the case in my household, so stock up on your favourite fragrance (or go fragrance free). Not to mention that the Lampe Berger is a cannabis neutralizer for those who do not want cannabis odours permeating their space from other dorm rooms.

Maison Berger’s compact and stylish reed diffusers and refill fragrances are also ideal for constant mood enhancing fragrance, making them perfect for dorm rooms or shared apartments.

Choosing the Right Scents for the School Year

Crafted Decor has the largest stock of  fragrances in Canada (70+).  Selecting the right scent is key to enhancing your environment. For study areas, calming scents like lavender, patchouli, sandalwood, jasmine,, ylang-ylang, peppermint, bergamot, rosemary and vanilla, can create a serene atmosphere that aids concentration and focus. In common areas, such as the living room, kitchen, or dorm common room, opt for fragrances that invigorate the senses such as peppermint, lemon verbena, lemongrass, fresh linen, citrus (lemon, orange, grapefruit, cedarwood, eucalyptus, and basil.

With the winter months upon us, cozy up with the fragrances of winter such as Pumpkin Spice, Land of Spices, Fireplace, Orange Cinnamon. Fall scent suggestions

Creating a Back-to-School Freshness Routine

Incorporating PooPourri and Maison Berger into your back-to-school routine is easier than you might think. Start with a daily checklist to keep your home—or dorm—feeling fresh and organized:

1. Morning Routine: Use Maison Berger’s invigorating scents to energize your space as everyone prepares for the day. 20 minutes with their Lampe Berger diffuser can set a positive tone for the day ahead.
2. On-the-Go: Slip a travel-sized PooPourri into school bags, purses, or gym bags. It’s perfect for those unexpected moments when you need to use the bathroom while out and about, whether at school, work,  the gym, or in shared facilities.
3. Evening Wind-Down: As the day comes to a close, switch to Maison Berger’s soothing scents to help everyone relax and prepare for a restful night’s sleep. Don’t forget to spray any shoes (or feet) that had a tough day with  Sole-Pourri, to eliminate odours and bacteria from building up

By making these products a regular part of your routine, you’ll enhance a sense of well-being no matter how hectic the school year gets.

Conclusion

The back-to-school season doesn’t have to be stressful when you have the right tools at your disposal. Whether you’re a parent preparing your home or a student setting up your dorm, Poopourri and Maison Berger can help you maintain a fresh, inviting environment that supports your well-being and productivity. Make sure to add these brands as going away gifts to the student heading off to reduce their self consciousness as they deal with a new environment.

Visit  www.crafteddecor.ca  to explore these products and more, and start your school year off with a breath of fresh air.